FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Visa and Passport services.

VISA SERVICES

CAN GLOBAL ACCESS PROCESS FOREIGN VISAS AND SUBMIT TO CONSULATES OUTSIDE OF CALIFORNIA?

A: Yes, we process and submit visas throughout the US and Internationally.

HOW FAST CAN ONE GET A FOREIGN VISA THROUGH GLOBAL ACCESS?

A: Consulate preparation & processing times vary depending on the nationality of the traveler and the country of destination requirements.

HOW MANY MONTHS DOES MY PASSPORT HAVE TO BE VALID TO BE ACCEPTED FOR A FOREIGN CONSULATE VISA ISSUANCE?

A: Standard validity is six (6) months from date of departure of designated country, yet validity times can vary per country of destination

GENERAL

DOES GLOBAL ACCESS PROVIDE SERVICE FOR NON-ENTERTAINMENT CLIENTS?

A: For international travel documentation and clearances, we primarily service artists, entertainment productions and professional athletes, and we receive a variety of referrals from our clients.  Locally in Los Angeles, we provide businesses and organizations with mobile Live Scan fingerprinting and notary service.

U.S. PASSPORT SERVICES

HOW FAST CAN ONE GET A US PASSPORT THROUGH GLOBAL ACCESS?

A: Our services are:  Same day, Next day, or 2-day from the date of submission to the U.S. Passport Agency

DOES THE U.S. PASSPORT AGENCY REQUIRE THE IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS TO BE CERTIFIED?

A: YES, an original Certified Birth or Marriage Certificate is required from the jurisdictional State Vital Statistics Office

HOW DO I CHANGE MY NAME ON MY PASSPORT?

A: Provide an original Certified Marriage Certificate OR Notarized Court Order of Name change

CAN I JUST SEND YOU MY DOCUMENTS FOR A FIRST TIME OR REPLACEMENT PASSPORT PROCESSING?

A: All applicants must apply IN PERSON at a Passport Acceptance Facility or Passport Agency for a First Time or Replacement Passport